Power steering level

[Spandrel]

After starting my 840 from it's long slumber, there was no power steering - that was one of the few systems I hasn't touched so I didn't mess with it. Looked on TimM's site and saw how to change the filter (if I had a new one handy), but nothing about expected level. I have some Pentosin to add, but don't know how much. And is there any interaction with the power assist to the brakes? That seemed not to be there as well...

[Timm]

I'll have to add that - the level should be just covering the filter (about 10mm from the top of the reservoir) with the engine NOT running and after 20 presses of the brake pedal

[Spandrel]

thanks, Timm! (sounds like you are saying just covering the screen, not the filter, which is much lower?)

[Timm]

Yes, the screen is a coarse filter - but I'd better be more specific!

Now updated:

http://www.meeknet.co.uk/e31/BMW_E31...ter_Change.htm

[Spandrel]

Thanks! (And wow, are the Amazon ads on point on your page - advertising Pentosin 11S and a 100mm syringe right next to the paragraph you mention them at)